Adult fever: care while arranging assessment

What to do while arranging care

Rest and drink regularly. Watch for reduced urine, increasing weakness or difficulty staying awake. Ask a pharmacist about suitable fever relief; avoid combining products that contain the same ingredient.

In a malaria-risk area, a new fever warrants prompt testing. Get assessed sooner in pregnancy, with a weakened immune system or if already seriously ill. Do not rely on antibiotics or antimalarials left over from another illness. If symptoms persist or worsen despite an initial assessment, return. This article is for adults; young babies need a lower threshold for urgent assessment.